Brazos County Singing Convention Welcomed at Allen Academy
The Brazos County Singing convention held at Allen academy in Bryan opened with a cordial welcome from Prof. Allen. Delegates were fed and housed on campus as Bryan hosted an event drawing crowds likely to reach thousands. The next session was planned for Bryan with improved facilities discussed.
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Daily Eagle
Hearts of Bryan
Allen Academy
Brazos County
Ryan
Allen
Academy
Allens
Bryan
Bryan and Brazos County Commercial Association
The
United States
Bryan Hall
J. C. Cloud
R. F. Crenshaw
Birdie Risinger
Eagle Force
J. EB. Covey
Reliance
Dora Lindsey
Nannie Slaughter
Lilly Saxon
Solon Morgan
Harrison Lindsey
Artie Smith
Lizzie Matthews
J. H. Stockton
Essie Sherry
Kurten
Ethel Tobias
Cora Eastus
Mary Jelly
Aubrey Tobias
Bolen Floyd
Artie Lawless
Ora Long
Richard Hearne
Wil
Magate Morehead
Paul Fergson
Verta Pate
Mayfield Blanton
Lilly Ferguson
Lena Todd
E. A. Peters
Tommie Todd
Independence
J. A. Canoway
Z. A. Bisenger
Ella Holland
Fannie Stasta
Ella Canoway
Pearl Peteet
Mary Byars
J. P. Canoway
Pe Canoway
Cottonwood
Jonnie Hopkins
Nettie Locke
J. H. White, Jr
Frank Worsham
Della Locke
M. M. Elliott
J. S. Whitten
Mary Locke
Rock Prairie
Nettie Atkins
Estelle Todd
W. B
Annie Lou Lindsey
H. A. Peters
C. W. Carroll
George Jones
Dr. S. C. Richardson
John Stockton
Jesse Hensarling
Henry Denman
Walter Maxwell
Louis Thompson
Willie Kelley
O. L. Francis
T. Q. Dyess
W. T. Canaway
Barrie Risinger
Marshall Parker
Roland Crenshaw
Elmer Bullock
Jim Phillips
I. M. Cook
T. O. Dyess
Irma Cook
Cora Easters
Ruby Lawless
Ella Conaway
Artie Law Smith
Annie Lawless
Maggie Easters
Bessie Risinger
Thelma Hensarling
President Cloud
C. L. Francis
W. L. Powers
Committee On
W. C. Davis
H. L. McKnight
Commercial Club
Citizens of
Convention Hall
Memorial Resolution Honors Mrs Idella Tobias in Brazil County Singing convention
The Brazos County Singing convention adopted a memorial for Mrs Idella Tobias wife of T L Tobias praising her half lifetime membership and announcing June 26 as her heavenly departure. A memorial page will be set in minutes and a copy provided to the bereaved family. Dr W H Lawrence offers antiseptic guidance and BOROZONE products are advertised with local seller E J Jenkins.
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Bryan
Louise Caldwell
Tom Dyess
Vernon
Texas
Harvey
Heaven
Reapers
Cloud
8. C. Richardson
Bollen Doyd
John Whitven
Brazos County
Idella Tobias
T. L. Tobias
Heavenly Choir
Bryan singing convention draws praise and visitors
Steep Hollow July 11 reports a Bryan singing convention admired for uniting people. W B Cook of Crockett and sister Ima attended from the area. Ima’s extension work was hampered by death. Caroline Keifer of North Fuld visited, while Rev Brown and family from Brenham joined the protracted meeting at Rev Lindsey’s home.
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Steep Hollow
Bryan
W. B. Cook
Crockett
Ima
Caroline Keifer
North Fuld
Brown
Brenham
Lindsey
Maud White
Texas conservation plan aims to boost flood control amendment
A. D. Jackson, field superintendent for the Texas State Conservation and Reclamation association, visits Bryan to drum up support for a proposed constitutional amendment on flood control irrigation and water power. The measure would authorize conservation districts, issue bonds, reclaim lands, build storage reservoirs, and create leveraged water power, with a statewide vote set for August 21.
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Texas Conservation and Reclamation Association
Bryan
A. D. Jackson
Texas State Conservation and Reclamation Association
Texas
Brazos County
Potato Grower J M Cook Sets Record at Local Farm
The guest of Mrs J J Vandiver notes J M Cook has built a notable figure in potato farming. From a single seed sack he earned 116 dollars in sales, used some for home, and has seed on hand for an acre planting this fall.
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J. J. Vandiver
J. M. Cook
Tabor Meeting Draws Strong Attendance
The meeting at Tabor High School is well attended with hopes for much good. Mrs. John Edge visits Mrs. Will Presnal for the week. The Tabor community attends Cedar Creek picnic. J. S. Smith and Will Walker recover from illness. Mr. Worsham travels to Beaumont for his ill son Wesley Goodman.
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Tabor High School
John Edge
Will Presnal
Tabor
Cedar Creek
J. S. Smith
Will Walker
Worsham
Beaumont
Wesley Goodman
Plantation Interest Sold at $60 an Acre
Dr. O. M. Ball sells his third interest in the Smith Ball Kyle plantation of 1000 acres in Burleson county for 20000 dollars at sixty dollars an acre. Albert Kyle of Loving county Texas purchases, related to E. J. Kyle of the A and M college. Ball keeps his interest in growing crops including 500 acres of cotton claimed to be finest in Texas and growing well.
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O. M. Ball
Smith-Ball-Kyle
Burleson County
Albert Kyle
Loving County
Texas
E. J. Kyle
A. and M. College
Ball
Dr. Ball
Mrs J J Scrimpsher Dies at 70 in Millican
Mrs J J Scrimpsher age 70 wife of J J Scrimpsher of Millean died July 6 at her Millican home after moving there. Born in Illinois she spent years in Brazos county and was a charter member of Zion Free Baptist Church. Funeral at Millican cemetery with Rev J J Tatum officiating. Interment Millican cemetery.
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J. J. Scrimpsher
Millean
Millican
Illinois
Texas
Brazos County
Zion Free Baptist Church
J. J. Tatum
Bryan
Wall Street Had Better Look Out Says Uncle Lark
Thomaston Georgia Times reports Uncle Lark Farley of Thomaston credits Tanlac with improved health after two months of use. He and his wife have gained weight and his stomach and knees feel better. He plans further treatment to restore his health to business strength. Tanlac marketed by local agents N A Stewart Bryan J B Royder Wellborn and Moore Payne.
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Thomaston
Times
Lark Farley
Taniac
Bank of
Uncle Lark
Tanlac
Wall Street
Lark
Temlac
Bryan
N. A. Stewart
Wellborn
J. B. Royder
Edge
Moore & Payne
Adv
Tabor Meeting Led by Rev Storey Sees Strong Attendance
A week long Tabor high school meeting led by Rev Charlton Storey of First Presbyterian Church reports strong turnout with ten to twelve professions and planning to continue into next week.
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Tabor High School
Charlton Storey
First Presbyterian Church
Bohemian Picnic Proceeds Benefit Postwar Rebuild
The Bohemian picnic and barbecue drew large crowds with a profitable night dance. Hall features grossed over 150 dollars while outside stands did solid business. Bean bag guess by Mrs Henry Schovassag yielded about 11 dollars. Net proceeds will support Bohemia's postwar rehabilitation efforts.
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Henry Schovassa Guesed
Bohemia
Marriage Licenses Listed for John Jaun and Selma Curse
The county issued marriage licenses to John Jaun and Selma Curse and to P. W. McSwain and Miss Loveanne Harrington.
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John Jaun
Selma Curse
P. W. McSwain
Miss Loveanne Harrington
Simple Harmless Treatment for Piles Piles relief with ML S PILE OINTMENT
Piles relief promised by ML S PILE OINTMENT with quick results. Sold and guaranteed by E R Emmel, a local druggist.
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E. R. Emmel
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Dr. Richardson
Smith Drug Co
Dr. W. H. Lawrence Dental Office
New City National Bank
E. J. Jenkins
Foley
Brownsville
Chas
Baker
M. H. James
Bryan, Texas
Milan
Palm Beach
Oaly Dry Goods Co
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